Gavin Baker, journalist

I had a brief career as a journalist: I was a reporter in fall 2005 and a columnist in spring 2004, both times for the Independent Florida Alligator, the student newspaper at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla. This page collects most of my work at the Alligator, plus guest columns and letters since then.

Guest columns and letters

• BlackBerry lawsuit shows flaws in system, The Independent Florida Alligator, Feb. 2, 2005
• Copyright shouldn't silence creativity, The Independent Florida Alligator, Nov. 3, 2005
• WebMail decision needed student voice, The Independent Florida Alligator, Oct. 19, 2005

Columns, spring 2005

The Independent Florida Alligator, Gainesville, Fla.

• Finally, time for some positive thinking, April 20, 2005
• Work, huh? I should do some research, April 13, 2005
• Want to make a difference? Get carded, April 6, 2005
• Any legal product can have illegal uses, March 30, 2005
• Real issue is right to refuse treatment, March 23, 2005
• SG hopefuls must undress for success, March 16, 2005
• no column this week, 9 March
• Writer leaves behind cautionary lessons on life and society, Feb. 23, 2005
• Ballot proposals continue to be crazy, Feb. 16, 2005
• Copyright laws stifle historical record, Feb. 9, 2005
• History predicts problems for SG party, Feb. 2, 2005
• Board of Governors needs to take control of state system, Jan. 26, 2005
  Online title: "To FSA and SG: Don't fear the reaper, baby"
  The print and online versions of this article differ, for some reason.
• Bush's plans sound promising, but his intent is uncertain, Jan. 24, 2005
• Gainesville needs eco-friendly buses, Jan. 19, 2005
• SG party platforms need new goals, Jan. 12, 2005

Reporting, fall 2004

The Independent Florida Alligator, Gainesville, Fla.

Politics

• Springfield solicits support - Nov. 1, 2004
• Candidates for 8th Circuit emphasize experience - Oct. 28, 2004
  • Moseley sports community service
  • Baxter boasts his respect for law
• Proposed amendment would set initiative deadlines - Oct. 20, 2004
• Castor outlines issues at fundraiser - Oct. 18, 2004
• Democrat, Libertarian face off in state House race - Oct. 15, 2004
  • Jennings aims to reform education
  • Roberts opposes state scholarship
• Judge seat attracts varied candidates - Aug. 30, 2004
• Supervisor hopefuls relate plans - Aug. 30, 2004
• Primary winners prepare for next round of elections - Sept. 1, 2004

Public safety

• UF student robbed Friday - Oct. 18, 2004
• Inmate rape case under investigation - Oct. 6, 2004
• County seizes $8,400 in drugs - Oct. 1, 2004
• Riding out the storm - Sept. 29, 2004
• Frances leaves millions without power - Sept. 8, 2004
  (contributed reporting from Orlando)

Courts

• Court: County land plan OK - Oct. 20, 2004
• War activist files suit against city - Oct. 19, 2004
• Court: Re-opened assault case may involve drugs - Oct. 13, 2004
• Palace defends bouncers' behavior - Sept. 22, 2004

University

• Leaders reflect on university's Hispanic heritage - Sept. 17, 2004
• Hispanic student association gears up for semester - Sept. 13, 2004
  • Music marks month
  • Preview: Welcome event unites cultures

Other Stories

• Haiti to receive local help - Oct. 5, 2004
• Northwest starts Gainesville flights to Memphis - Sept. 21, 2004